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  • Page 1 Wireless Remote Controller User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your purchase of an WR-1 wireless remote controller. Read both this manual and the documentation provided with your camera before using the product, and keep these instructions where they will be read by all who use the product.
  • Page 3 (0 13). Groups: Divide remote cameras into groups and control each group sep- arately (0 14). The WR-R10/WR-T10: The WR-1 can be used with WR-R10 units as receivers or a WR-T10 as a transmitter (0 15).

  • Page 4: Wireless Regulation Data

    Modifi cations not expressly approved by minimized. Nikon Corporation could void the user’s FCC CAUTION authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifi cations not expressly...
  • Page 5 This product conforms to the regulations governing radio-frequency devices in the following countries and can not be used in other jurisdictions. Nikon accepts no responsibility for the use of this device in countries other than those listed below. AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE...

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the fol- lowing safety precautions in their entirety before using this product. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 7 Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel. This product emits radio fre- quency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Turn the product off during takeoff and landing and when so directed by airline or hospital staff . Observe proper precautions when handling batteries.

  • Page 8: Notices

    • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Principal Features ......................i Wireless Regulation Data ....................ii For Your Safety ........................iv Notices ..........................vi Introduction Introduction Parts of the WR-1 ......................1 The Display .........................2 Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Connecting WR-1 Units Connecting WR-1 Units Using the WR-1: The Basics Using the WR-1: The Basics Step 1: Position the Tx/Rx/OFF Switches ..............8...
  • Page 10 Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product informa- tion, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This section off ers an overview of product controls and displays. Parts of the WR-1 Parts of the WR-1 The number following the hyphen inside battery chamber is product serial number. LED (red/green) ........9 Ten-pin terminal cover .....6 Ten-pin remote terminal....6...

  • Page 12: The Display

    The Display The Display 3 4 5 6 Tx/Rx/OFF switch set to Tx (transmitter) 3 4 5 6 Tx/Rx/OFF switch set to Rx (receiver) Description Description If Tx/Rx/OFF switch is set to Tx, a is displayed and unit functions as transmitter; if switch is set to Rx, b is displayed and unit func- tions as receiver.
  • Page 13 Description Description Current channel. Last three digits of unit serial number (or, if unit has been assigned 1, 23 unit ID, current body number of from #01 to #20). Last three digits of unit serial number (or, if unit has been assigned unit ID, current body number) of selected receiver in each group.

  • Page 14: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries The WR-1 is powered by two AA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. To insert batteries: Open the battery-chamber cover. Unlatch and open the battery-chamber cover. Insert the batteries. Insert two AA batteries in the orientation shown.
  • Page 15 Units Connected to Cameras When connected to a camera (0 6), WR-1 units are powered by the camera; batteries are not required. Standby Mode If no operations are performed for the length of time selected for STBY p (0 16), transmitters will enter standby and their displays will turn off...

  • Page 16: Connecting Wr-1 Units

    Connecting WR-1 Units Connecting WR-1 Units Connect the units to the cameras they will be used to control. Open the ten-pin terminal cover. Open the terminal cover as shown. Ten-pin terminal Connect the supplied ten-pin or accessory terminal cable. Use the supplied MC-37 cable when connect-...
  • Page 17 Once the unit is in place, it can be angled as shown at right. To remove the WR-1, angle it as shown in Figure 1 or 2, and then press the release ( ) and slide the unit off the accessory shoe ( ).

  • Page 18: Using The Wr-1: The Basics

    Using the WR-1: The Basics Using the WR-1: The Basics The instructions that follow describe how to control a single camera using two WR-1 units, one functioning as a transmitter and the other as a receiver. Step 1: Position the Tx/Rx/OFF Switches...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Pair The Units

    Step 3: Pair the Units Step 3: Pair the Units Follow the steps below to pair the units. Units can be paired only with other devices on the same channel. Set the units to pairing mode. Press the MENU button to display the menus, then highlight PAIRING in the LINK MODE menu and press z.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Group The Units

    Step 4: Group the Units Step 4: Group the Units Each receiver can be placed in any of four groups (A, B, C, and D). A transmitter can then be used to control the diff erent groups sepa- rately by selecting the appropriate group before operating the transmitter controls.
  • Page 21 Erasing Pairing Data Selecting DELETE in the WR-1 PAIRING menu lists the devices with which the unit is paired, identifi ed by the last three digits of their serial numbers. Highlight a device and press z. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed;...

  • Page 22: Controlling Multiple Cameras

    Controlling Multiple Cameras Controlling Multiple Cameras This section describes the ways in which multiple receivers can be used to control more than one camera at a time. Simultaneous Release Simultaneous Release If the transmitter and receivers are paired (0 9), on the same chan- nel (0 8), and in the same group (0 10), pressing the transmitter shutter-release button all the way down will simultaneously release the shutters on all cameras to which receivers have been attached.

  • Page 23: Synchronized Release

    Synchronized Release Synchronized Release To synchronize the shutters of one or more remote cameras with the shutter on a master camera, attach the receivers to the remote cam- eras and the transmitter to the master camera. The master camera must be equipped with a ten-pin remote terminal. Connect the controllers.

  • Page 24: Groups

    Groups Groups Remote cameras can be divided into up to four groups (A, B, C, and D). The cameras in each group can be controlled separately by us- ing the transmitter group buttons to select the desired group before pressing the shutter-release button. Group Size The transmitter shows the number of receivers in the current group.

  • Page 25: The Wr-R10/Wr-T10

    WR-1 units must be in pairing mode before they can be paired with WR-R10 or WR-T10 wireless remote controllers; pairing instructions for the WR-1 are identical to those given on page 9, while those for the WR-R10/WR-T10 can be found in the manual provided with the devices.

  • Page 26: Menu (Menu) Button

    Menus Menus The menus contain the items listed below. To display the menus, press the MENU button. Item Item Description Description LINK MODE Choose whether to link to other units via pairing or ID. BODY NO. Select unit ID (body number) of from #01 to #20 (0 23). Unit IDs are required for ID mode, but also simplify task of organizing units in pairing mode.

  • Page 27: Using The Menus

    Item Item Description Description BATTERY To ensure accuracy of battery level display, select option that matches type of battery inserted in device. Choose from LR6 (AA alkaline) and HR6 (rechargeable AA NiMH). Use transmitter for interval timer photography (INT; 0 18) or SPECIAL choose transmitter release hold time (RHT;...

  • Page 28: Special

    SPECIAL SPECIAL The SPECIAL menu is used to confi gure transmitters for interval tim- er photography and to choose the maximum duration for bulb pho- tography, or to confi gure receivers to relay transmitter commands to a second receiver and to choose the delay before the shutter is released in response to transmitter commands.
  • Page 29 Choose the number of intervals. Highlight NUM OF SHOTS and press 2. The options shown at right will be displayed; press 1 or 3 to choose the number of inter- vals. Press z to return to the interval timer menu when settings are complete. Choose the starting trigger.

  • Page 30: Release Hold Time

    Release Hold Time Choose how the remote cameras respond when the transmitter shutter-release button is held all the way down. • TIME: The transmitter shutter-release button can be used for long time-exposures; shooting ends automatically after a selected time. • SINGLE SHOOT: Only one picture will be taken regardless of how long the button is pressed.

  • Page 31: Relay

    Relay Receivers can be confi gured to relay transmitter commands to an- other receiver, increasing transmitter range and allowing signals to be transmitted around obstacles. Transmitter Relay Receiver Confi gure the relay. On the unit that will act as the relay, slide the Tx/Rx/OFF switch to Rx.

  • Page 32: Release Delay

    Release Delay Choose how long a receiver waits to release the shutter after the transmitter shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Dif- ferent delays can be used for diff erent receivers, allowing shutter release to be staggered over a series of cameras using a single trans- mitter.

  • Page 33: Id Mode

    (0 9), in ID mode units automatically link to others with the same name. Note that ID mode is available with WR-1 units only; pairing must be used to link with WR-R10/WR-T10 wireless remote controllers. Select ID mode.

  • Page 34: Viewing And Changing Camera Settings (D7100 Only)

    Viewing and Changing Camera Settings (D7100 Only) Viewing and Changing Camera Settings (D7100 Only) When receivers are attached to D7100 cameras, camera settings can be viewed and changed in the transmitter display. Display the device list. Press the transmitter SEL button to display a list of the cameras to which receivers are currently connected.
  • Page 35 Receiver Status The status of receivers that are connected to D7100 cameras is shown as follows: g (still image mode): The transmitter shutter- • release button can be used to take photo- graphs. h (movie mode): The transmitter shutter-release button can be used •...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    If the transmitter is not listed, pair the devices as described on page 9. If ID (supported with WR-1 units only) is selected for LINK MODE, con- • fi rm that all units have the same name (0 23).
  • Page 37 Controllers must be securely attached to the camera to prevent camera malfunction. Remove units that are not in use; carrying a camera in a bag or by the strap with a WR-1 attached risks damage to the camera or the WR-1 in the event that the camera is exposed to strong physical shocks or vibration.

  • Page 38: Specifi Cations

    9 (2.445 GHz), 10 (2.450 GHz), 11 (2.455 GHz), 12 (2.460 GHz), 13 (2.465 GHz), 14 (2.470 GHz), and 15 (2.475 GHz) Approximate range between WR-1 units at height of about Range (line of sight) Range (line of sight) 1.2 m (4 ft) is 120 m (394 ft); varies with weather conditions...
  • Page 40 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Japan SB3B02(11) 6MBJ0811-02...

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